Last donations: William B., Phoenixville (12/9/25, thanks William, our first contribution since Oct.) Ed S., New Hope, and Joe S., Drexel Hill thanks to both Ed and Joe; David N., Silver Spring, Md. 10/10/25 (thanks so much, Dave) Brian C., North Philly 9/27/25 ; John from Landenberg (who we sat next to when Temple beat Maryland, 38-7) at the game today 9/6/25 (thanks, John); Jon E., Cincinnati (8/30/25), thanks, Jon; David K., Glen Mills, 8/25/25; Eric B., San Diego 8/23/25; Jay M., Salem Ore. 8/15/25 (proving that Temple Owls are everywhere. Thanks, Jay). Another anonymous donation from the same source (thanks a bunch), 8/10/2025; Anonymous (your generosity is greatly appreciated, much thanks) and Joe F., Nashville, Tenn,, 8/5//25 (thanks, Joe, our first contribution in over a month); Steve B., Rose Valley, Pa., a Temple fan (thanks, Steve, that goes in the pot for a backup laptop if this one goes down Only $300 away), 7/6/25:
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Michael A., Havertown, PA (thanks, Mike); 5/14/25 Anoymous (thanks, much appreciated) 4/25/25, David B., Delaware (owner of the most photogenic dog on the internet and someone who I and the late Phil M. had a great conversation with at the 2012 UConn game… can’t believe how time flies, thanks, Dave!!! will definitely meet up again at the next Temple at Delaware game); Matt P. (former Temple player under Al Golden), 4/21/2025 (thanks, Matt, could not have come at a better time because we have a bill for this site coming 4/30 and did not know how we were going to pay it); Brian, Philadelphia (thanks, Brian for being a long-time reader, sorry I missed you at C&W this year) 4/15/25; Ed S., New Hope, PA (4/6/25; thanks Ed, our first donation in nearly two months);
2/8/25: Anonymous.
Robert G., Quakertown, 12/17/24 and Joe F., Philadelphia, 12/16/24.. thanks for taking some of the sting out of paying to fix this laptop. Much appreciated.
Others:
Brian C., Philadelphia.
Anonymous, Anywhere USA (thanks for the generous donation), 9/2/24; David B., Delaware (8/24/24), thanks, David!) Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (6/20/24) …. thanks, Ed!!
David E., Philadelphia, Pa., 6/19/24 (thanks David); Zamani F., Philadelphia, Pa. June 7 (thanks, Z) Michael A., Havertown, Pa, May 9; John J., South Bloomingville, Ohio May 5; Hill Studios, Paulsboro, N.J. (thanks for breaking the longest time between contributions in TFF history), May 1, 2024 (the three May contributions will keep us afloat through the summer, thanks, Mike, John and Hill Studios it’s great to know people care); Jon E., Cincinnati, 10/11/23 (thanks, Jon); John from Landenburg at the Miami game (in the parking lot no less), 9/23/23. Thanks, John. Great conversation as always.
Two donations on opening day against Akron, one at the game from Ed of Perkasie and one from the greatest punter in Temple history, Eddie L., of the same hometown of Bruce Springsteen (our first contributions since April and they keep this site going; much appreciated); Heriberto S., McDonough, GA, 4/24/23 (thanks, Heriberto!!) Two on 4/14/23 (thanks to Joe F. and Ross M. ); Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla. 2/18/23 (thanks, Tom!!!)Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (1/9/23; thanks, Ed,) Lawrence S., West Chester, Pa., 12/28/22, our first contribution in over a month (thanks Larry, this will help in having to replace the printer we purchased in the summer that went on the fritz); Bob C., Chadds Ford, Pa., 11/27/22 (thanks Bob, our first contribution since September) Ed P., Perkasie, Pa. who donated 9/24/22 at the UMass game and Ed and I both remember and love Pennridge coach Wayne Helman; Joe S. (Delaware County), 9/3/22 (thanks Joe, hope to see you at Lafayette or RU); James G. (thanks James and for all the great posts you make on this site),, 7/29/22: Matt P. (former Al Golden player, thank you Matt for the generous donation it will be put to good use as we will explain in Monday’s post), 6/9/22; Matt F., Horsham, Pa. (thanks, Matt!!), June 6, 2022; David, B., Milton, DE (thanks, Dave), April 11, 2022: Andy B., Philadelphia, Pa. (our first donation of 2022, thanks Andy), March 3, 2022; Ed P., Yardley, Pa. 12/25/21 (thanks, Ed for the Christmas donation); Matt F., no hometown found (“a celebratory donation for Carey’s firing”), 11/30/21 thanks, Matt; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio, 11/29/21 (thanks, Jon for the donation and the great comments on this site); James G., Royersford, Pa. 11/28/21 (thanks, Jim, for the donations and your comments on the website); Anonymous (no home town given but donation really appreciated), 11/20/2021; Roger D., Rehoboth Beach,, Del., 10/24/21; Joe S., Drexel Hill, Pa. 10/3/21 (thanks, Joe) At the BC game (9/18), John from Landenburg (thanks, John for being a great friend of this site for so many years); Three Aug. 21 donations: Eric A (former player), Atlanta, Ga; Anonymous (by request), Cincinnati, Oh; Tim R., Buffalo, N.Y. (sincere thanks to all); David N., Silver Springs, Md (thanks Dave) 7/10/21; former Temple player Matt P., who lives in Columbus, GA now (thanks Matt) 7/9/21; Joe F., Philadelphia (4/7/11, thanks Joe) Matt F., Horsham, Pa., 3/27/21 (thanks, Matt); Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio (1/31/21, thanks Jon) Ed P.,, Yardley, Pa. (thanks, Ed, much appredicated), 1/16/21; Mitchell S. , 12/21/20, our first contribution since (10/8) earlier, Former Owl Bruce G., Flourtown, Pa, who generously donated $100 in “honor” of the Ambler guy 10/8/20; (if they hate you in Ambler, we love you in Flortown,” BG says). Thanks, BG, we appreciate it; Earlier: James G., Philadelphia (7/21/20, thanks James) Robert B., Philadelphia (7/13/20, thanks, Bob, hope to see you at the tailgates again this fall); Previous: Jon E. from Cincinnati 6/15/20, our first donation this calendar year (thanks, Jon); Earlier, John from Landenberg; Kurt B., Wyomissing Hills, PA (former Temple player, 10-15-19) Earlier: David B. , Springfield, PA (9/26/19 … thanks, Dave!) also John from Landenberg (9/21/19); Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla. (8/22/19, thanks Tom!! Also, 10 days earlier, Bob. C and Joe S. and, on June 26, first bowl MVP Mark B.
Earlier: Matt F., Philadelphia; Matt P. (former Temple player) John from Landenberg and Jon E. from Cincinnati
Jay M. no hometown found ; Earlier: William B. Chicago; John from Landenberg, ; Mark B, South Jersey, Joe S, Springfield, PA…,
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Ed P., Perkasie, Pa; and Richard W. (no hometown given); Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Tim C., no hometown available; Bob C., David B., Springfield (Montco); Mark B., from South Jersey; John from Landenberg, Pa.; Joe S., Primos, PA; Thomas W., Palm Coast Fla; Jon E., Cincinnati; Mike S.,no hometown; Ed P., Yardley; William B., Chicago; Matt M., Philadelphia; Matt T.., Oreland; Kevin H., Philadelphia; John from Landenberg, Pa.; Carl M, Silver Spring, Md.;; Brett K., Swedesboro, N.J.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, NY; David K., Malvern; Jon E., Cincinnati ; Jon, SE Ohio; Cordalia and Jim S., Eastampton, NJ.; Herb G., Newport News, Va.; Richard W., Royersford; Matt T., Philadelphia, Pa.; MWB, Mechanicsville, Va.; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; K.J., Alexandria, Va.; Jeff D., Philadelphia,; Michael R., Philadelphia,Matt T, Philadelphia, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.(8 in a row for 8 in a row, thanks EM); Jake and Diane Gicker, Dunmore, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.; Adrian R. Sr., Harrisburg, Pa.; Frank M., Marlton, N.J.; Ernie, Millville, N.J.; ; Jay M., Salem, Ore.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Phil E., Lorton, Va; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Matt M., (five donations in a row); Kevin F., Philadelphia, Pa.;Matt M. (three donations in a row, thanks, Matt); Matt M.; Matt M.; Brian C., Philadelphia, Pa.; Matt M., Hometown ;Unknown; David N., Silver Spring, Md.; Matt M., hometown unknown; Frank K., Horseheads, N.Y.; Mike F., Montauk, N.Y.; John, Landenberg, Pa.; Michael B, D.C.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; James G., Philadelphia, Pa.; Michael R., Philadelphia, Pa.; David N., Silver Spring (Md.);
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Temple Football Forever 
As always, I think your keys are right on. Keep up the good work.
Nothing wrong with that out pattern. The tight end was wide open in the flat and the QB just made a really bad throw. Keep it in the playbook we have had success with it in the past.
bad throw, but it looked like the primary receiver was beyond the open tight end and that’s the window p.j. tried to force it into. you are right, he should have checked off to patton underneath. 2d and 3 is not my favorite down to throw with our running game:
http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/collegefootball/546614339792/0/griffin-comes-up-with-a-big-80-yard-pick-6
Up 14-3 with a 2nd and 3 with the ball around the 25 yd. line I would have run the ball. Worse case scenario you don’t get a 1st down on 2nd and 3rd down and you kick a fg and now you are up 17-3 and game is over for all intensive purposes. I can’t critize the play call cause the qb made a bad read and a bad throw.
Also, only throw it to the short side of the field. That ball had to be in the air so long to get to the receiver.
i was thinking the same thing! PJ threw a terrible pass.
sometimes i feel like part of the game is luck. blocking a punt seems to be less about skill and more about luck.
although if the same team and same players keep doing it maybe it’s a skill that can pop its head up.
I just don’t know if a team can count on a blocked punt, especially if its the number 2 key.
nice points, btw.
are you sure you think they should take that delayed, PA, roll out pass out of the playbook? Are you sure its an out pass??
Looking forward to this game. all the talking is done, now its (almost) game time
Not counting on it, but if you rush 10 and not the normal 9 … with our athletes, the chances of it happening increase. Plus, Benjamin seems to have a knack for being good at it.
you certainly called the blocked punt. Im looking up who benjamin is. I can’t find him on any depth chart
i found benjamin. haven’t heard his name much. Guys he’s a veteran special teamer. Im looking up his stats, and don’t expect to see him with many catches. I wish the team had snap counts.
I’m glad to know this blog isn’t looking past ECU like ABC seems to be by already announcing the Notre Dame game as their national game of the week on Halloween. Hopefully the players are as focused on the task at hand. This is classic trap game stuff here. On the road against a team that is likely better than their record. I know they have three losses but as usual they challenged themselves in the non-conference and nearly beat both Florida and BYU on the road. Maybe I’m just not used to having nice things yet and am being overly worried.
Great write up as usual. As is the case in most football games, I see this as a line of scrimmage game. If Temple can control the line of scrimmage on defense by getting to the QB and establish a run game on offense (which shouldn’t be hard considering ECU’s run defense), Temple should come out with a win.
I don’t think any of the kids are looking ahead to Notre Dame. If anything, they are making this game too big. Put it this way: Penn State is better across the board than this team is and all we have to do is assert ourselves physically like we did that day.
Hey Mike. Can’t tell you how great it is to see you covering such a great year for Temple. As a fan and blogger you’ve been the model of faith and perseverance. Good on ya. As for this game, I can also tell you Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium on the ECU campus can be a tough place to play. Great fan support there. Being on a Thursday night it will be hard from them to fill it. It’s tough for alums and tailgating fans. Couple of years ago I was there to watch my nephew play for Old Dominion. The place can rock. There is no doubt that Temple is the better, more physical team. But there’s a reason why ECU is such a good home team.
thanks, tom. i would be a “little” more worried if I did not see the Owls take care of business at a packed Nippert Stadium. I think Cincy is every bit as good as ECU, maybe better. Owls went up, 34-12, on the first play of the 4th quarter in that game and went to a prevent defense. Phil Snow took full blame and promised that will not happen again and, if the Owls get into a similar situation, they will put the peddle to the metal.
i’m starting to get a little worried about PJ. I don’t see the Junior year progression that we were expecting. not sure if he’s just a “game manager” type of QB. his freshmen numbers had me thinking he could be a “star”. we are 6 games and the offensive line had held up and he has weapons to throw too. that int last week was horrible.
i’m not saying he’s been bad buck that’s not the case but i just have not seen an improvement that u hope to see in his Junior year.
PJ has only thrown 3 interceptions all year, which is good. However, you are correct, as of now, he is a game manager. He still has the rest of this year and another year.
Any game manager who manages 6-0 is OK with me. I hope he manages us to 7-0.
East Carolina isn’t that bad against the run. That stat is inflated because they gave up 405 on the ground to a good Navy team, this was one week after a close loss to a great Florida team on the road, going back on the road. ECU only gave up 4.5 YPC to Florida & less than 4 YPC vs a good BYU team on the road. Temple has Notre Dame on deck; possible look ahead spot. ECU needs this game more. WIll win 31-20. Temple also gave up 500 yards to Cincinnati & was outgained by 300 yards to ECU last year. A game where ECU fumbled 8 times (lost 5) and committed 12 penalties for 116 yards in the rain. Revenge spot, as well. Tough task for Temple. Best of luck…
the ECU game scares me..,, all the bad karma is hanging over this game: ECU plays well at home in front large and loud crowds; they remember when took their national ranking away last year; Temple has not played a better game than the first game of the season against PSU; usually a team makes small but significant progress during the season but the first game was our best effort and we have not made measurable improvement or matched the intensity level since; Robby Anderson does not look like half the player he was two years ago; our pass rush needs to step up against these ECU QBs; and I know some guys on the team are thinking about ND because everyone is asking them for tIckets
I keep waiting for Robby to break out. Rhule hit on it when he said his number had to be called a lot in 2013, not as much now. He does make the plays (tipped catch vs. Tulane; great catch in traffic vs. PSU, Cincy touchdowns, etc.) when his number is called. Like to see them go over the top to him tonight.